Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-seocnd routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-seocnd routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the ... more

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, glances over at Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle before his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, glances over at Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle before his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to ... more

Judges watch the moves of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Judges watch the moves of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

Judges watch the moves of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota... Photo-10805338.133812 - Houston Chronicle

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Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-second routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-second routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the ... more

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Dean Sivorakoune, center, listens with others for instructions for a 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. less

Dean Sivorakoune, center, listens with others for instructions for a 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in ... more

Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Props to be used during phase two of the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. Having moved on from the interview process, each contestant had 90 seconds to convince the judges that they could be the next Clutch. less

Props to be used during phase two of the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. Having moved on from the interview process, each ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

Props to be used during phase two of the open auditions for Clutch,... Photo-10805333.133812 - Houston Chronicle